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South Korea to build nuclear submarines by mid-2030s

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South Korea is moving forward with plans to develop and build its first nuclear-powered submarines, aiming for a mid-2030s launch and late-2030s delivery. These vessels, intended for a 30-year service life, will utilize low-enriched uranium and be constructed domestically using South Korea's advanced nuclear energy and shipbuilding technologies. Analysts suggest this development will bolster the US alliance system in the Indo-Pacific, enhancing regional deterrence against China and North Korea. AI

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South Korea to build nuclear submarines by mid-2030s

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    How will South Korean nuclear submarines alter underwater balance near first island chain?

    South Korea’s plans to build nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s will spur a US-allied network of advanced underwater capabilities near the first island chain, strengthening deterrence against potential adversaries such as China and North Korea, analysts say. The South Ko…

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